BAHA'I FAITH OF NEWTOWN
BAHAâI FAITH OF NEWTOWN
Contact Margo Deselin
241-5525; WintonFarms@aol.com
Devotional meetings; spiritual discussion meetings; discussions of social issues from a spiritual perspective. The meetings are held at various locations in Newtown. Call for meeting locations or questions.
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CALVARY SOUTHBURY
134 Main St. South (11A Bennett Square),
Southbury; 267-5441
www.CalvarySouthbury.com
Pastor John Eastwood
Worship service and childrenâs ministry Sunday 10 am. Pastor John goes through the Bible, line by line and verse by verse, including application to everyday life. Tuesday Night is Prayer Night, 7:30 pm; Wednesday Night Recovery Bible Study (addictive behavior) 7:30 pm; Thursday Night Old Testament Bible Study/ Weekly Teen Meeting 7 pm. Also monthly menâs and womenâs meetings.
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CHRIST THE KING LUTHERAN CHURCH
85 Mt Pleasant Road at Tory Lane
 426-6300 or 426-0651
 www.CTKLutheranNewtown.org
Gregory Wismar, Pastor
The sixth Sunday after Pentecost will be celebrated at the 10:30 worship service on Sunday, July 12. Calendar includes: July 19â23, Summer Evening Vacation Bible School: âGadgetâs Garage â Jesus Makes Everything New,â opening night BBQ 5:30 pm, all other nights 6:15â8 pm.
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CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER DAY SAINTS
16 Saw Mill Road; 203-438-3026;
www.LDS.org or www.Mormons.org
Family History Center, 426-1752
Bishop David H. Oakes
Sunday Sacrament Meeting, 2 pm; Sunday school (ages 12âadult) and primary school (18 monthsâage 11), 3:20 pm; Priesthood, Relief Society, and young women meeting, 4:10 pm; teenagersâ activities Wednesday, 7:30 pm. Family History Center is open Tuesday through Thursday evenings and on Saturdays.
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COMMUNITY ORTHODOX
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
Meets at Newtown Meeting House,
 31 Main Street (at the flagpole)
The Rev Robert Tarullo, Pastor; 270-3730;
Pastor@NewtownOPC.org;
www.NewtownOPC.org
Sunday worship services, 11 am and 5 pm (third Sunday 3 pm), with both services led by Pastor Tarullo. The morning sermon continues an exposition of Romans, with hymn and prayers beginning at 10; the evening sermon continues an exposition of Exodus. September through May, Sunday school begins at 9:30 am with classes for all ages. Nursery is available year-round. Additional ministries include Menâs Bible study, second and fourth Saturdays, 7 am; Womenâs Bible Study, call for location and time; Menâs Night Out, first Thursday each month; Ladies Night Out, third Thursday each month; and various youth activities throughout the year.
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FAITH AT NEWTOWN
Meets at 113 Church Hill Road, Sandy Hook
Pastor Tim Kuhn
364-1448; FaithBaptistCT.org
Sunday worship service 10 am. Small group bible studies available. Also, âStudying the Bible verse by verse: Applying it to everyday living,â ongoing.
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FIRST CHURCH OF CHRIST, SCIENTIST
27 Roxbury Road (corner of Routes 6 & 67)
Southbury; 262-1944
Sunday services and Sunday School (for up to age 20; small Bible-Lesson discussion groups for teens), 10â11 am. The subject of the July 12 Bible Lesson-Sermon will be âSacrament.â Golden Text- Psalms 116:13 (âI will take the cup of salvation, and call upon the name of the Lordâ). Wednesdays from 7:30 to 8:30 pm there are readings from the Bible and the Christian Science textbook Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures by Mary Baker Eddy, followed by testimonies of healing through prayer. Visitors can expect a respectful, warm welcome.
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GOOD SHEPHERD LUTHERAN CHURCH
466 Elm Street, Monroe; 268-7596
 The Rev Bryan A. Leone, Pastor
Worship services of the Word and Holy Communion Sunday at 8, Music and Holy Communion 9:30 am (during Summer); nursery service still available during the summer.
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GRACE CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP
174 Mt Pleasant Road; 270-1005
The Rev Barry Fredericks, Pastor
The Rev Sheila Fredericks, Associate Pastor
The Rev Christopher Caton, Associate Pastor The Rev Adam Fredericks,
Children & Youth Pastor
Sunday Worship, 8:30 and 10:15 am; Youth Service, 10 am; Childrenâs Church and Nursery at all services. Wednesday worship, 7 pm; Friday service, 7 pm.
GUIDING LIGHT INTERDENOMINATIONAL CHURCH
Meets at 2 Stony Hill Road (lower level), Bethel
Ernestine Urquhart, Pastor; 426-4338
This interdenominational Christian church meets Sundays, 10:30 amâ12:30 am, for Morning Worship, with fellowship immediately following the service. Additional programs and services include: The Lion of Judah ReachOut Ministry, which helps men and women and teens transition from prison life to society; shelter for battered and abused women; housing for ex-offenders and battered women. Lion of Judah ReachOut Ministry also provides counseling and clothing for teens. A drill team for teens, including musical instruments, is also available for teens. Volunteers welcome. Womenâs Group meets Wednesdays and Fridays 7 to 9 pm. Call the pastor for more information.
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NEW HOPE COMMUNITY CHURCH
Church office is at 20 Church Hill Road,
Newtown; 270-7750
www.NewHope-cc.com
Rev James A. Solomon, Pastor
Worship service Sunday 5 pm, at Newtown Congregational Church, 14 West Street. Call the church office or visit the website for information on midweek small group meetings and other events.
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NEWTOWN BIBLE CHURCH
35 Sugar Street (Route 302); 426-6484
NewtownBibleChurch.org
The Reverend Joey Newton, Pastor
Bob Brainard, Elder
Sunday services begin with Fellowship at 9:30 am, Sunday School 9:45 (with classes for all ages), worship service 10:45 (nursery and childrenâs service is provided), and evening discipleship 6 pm. Other services and opportunities include Prayer Meetings Thursday, 7 pm; Menâs Fellowship, second Saturday of the month, at an area restaurant; Womenâs Fellowship, fourth Saturday of the Month, at an area restaurant; and Godâs Girls of Grace, third Wednesday of the month, for ages 8â100. Regular events include Vacation Bible School, Fellowship dinners, other events and ministries.
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NEWTOWN CHRISTIAN CHURCH
210 Sugar Street, Newtown; 426-6189;
www.NewtownCC.org
Jack Tanner, Minister
Sunday services begin with Bible School for all ages at 8:45 am. Worship Celebration at 10 am for adults with a childrenâs worship time. Menâs Group on Monday at 7:30 pm; Ladies Group the second Saturday of each month. An after school program for children Kâ7th grade on Tuesdays at 4:30 pm; please call the church office with any questions.
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NEWTOWN CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH
A member of the United Church of Christ
14 West Street; 426-9024;
www.NewtownCongregationalChurch.com
The Rev Matthew S. Crebbin, Senior Minister
The Rev Janice Touloukian, Associate Minister
Dan Coffman, Choir Director
Philip Crevier, Organ/Piano
Prior to the Sunday, July 12, worship service, SpiritSisters will meet at The Pleasance at 8:30 am. The 10 am sermon, âGot To Dance,â based on 2 Samuel 6:1â19, will be presented by the Reverend Matt Crebbin. There will be a special Childrenâs Summer Activity in the Great Room during worship. A staffed nursery is provided for children ages infant to three years.
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NEWTOWN UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
92 Church Hill Road, Sandy Hook
Rev Mel Kawakami, Senior Pastor
Rev Richard Yerrington, Associate Pastor
Rev E. Sue Klein, Deacon
426-9998; FAX 426-0865;
NewtownOffice@sbcglobal.net;
www.NUMC.us
Summer Sunday family worship at 9.
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SOUTH BRITAIN CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH
A United Church of Christ, Route 172, South Britain;
264-5890; SouthBritainChurch.org
Reverend Douglas Miller, Interim Minister
Sunday worship service, 10 am, coffee hour follows. Check website for meetings, special events, etc.
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ST JAMES LUTHERAN CHURCH, ELCA
111 Peter Road, Southbury
264-6446; www.StJamesCT.org
Pastor Scott Nessel
Sunday School for all ages and Bible Study at 9 am, worship at 10:15. St James is an Evangelical Lutheran Church of America (ELCA).
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ST JOHNâS EPISCOPAL CHURCH
 5 Washington Avenue (Route 34),
 (Mailing address is PO Box 716),
Sandy Hook; 426-9938
StJohns06482.blogspot.com
The Rev. Mark Moore
Bruce Moulthrop, Senior Warden
Jack Hornak, Junior Warden
Sunday service 9:30 am (Holy Eucharist). St Johnâs is the home of FAITH Food Pantry, an ecumenical ministry that distributes to those in need on an emergency basis. Hours are Tuesday 10 am to noon, and Thursday 6 to 7:30 pm.
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ST ROSE OF LIMA CHURCH
46 Church Hill Road; 426-1014
www.StRoseChurch.com
Monsignor Robert E. Weiss, Pastor
 The Rev Milan Dimic, Parochial Vicar
 The Rev John Inserra, Parochial Vicar
Thomas F. Curran, Deacon
 Don Naiman, Deacon
Daniel OâConnor, Deacon
Norm Roos, Deacon
Weekday Masses, 6:45 and 9 am; Saturday Masses, 8 am, 4 and 5:30 pm; Sunday Masses 7:30, 9, 10:30 am and noon. Confessions on Saturdays 3 to 4 pm or by appointment. Holy Day Vigil, 7:30 pm; Holy Day Masses, 6:45 and 9 am, and 5:30 and 7:30 pm. Calendar includes: July 19, âThe Catholic Forum â Marriage and Natural Family Planning: A Divine Decision,â 4 pm, program by certified natural family planning instructors Al & Adrienne Keogler.
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TRINITY EPISCOPAL CHURCH
36 Main Street; 426-9070
www.TrinityNewtownCT.org
The Rev Kathleen E. Adams-Shepherd, Rector
The Rev Carol E. Westpfahl, Associate Rector
Sue Vogelman, Childrenâs Education Minister
Fiona Smith Sutherland, Music Minister
Summer worship: traditional language service/Rite 1 at 8 am, contemporary language service/Rite II at 10. Calendar includes: July 18, Gathering of Men, 8:30 am, prayerful companionship, reflection & sharing.
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UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST
CONGREGATION OF DANBURY
24 Clapboard Ridge Road, Danbury
798-1994 (main office) or 790-1996 (DRE office); www.uuDanbury.org
Reverend Suzanne Spencer, Interim Minister
Mary Collins, Director of Religious Education (DRE)
Sherry Kyriacou, Office Manager
Worship services are on Sunday at 9 and 11 am, coffee hour follows. On July 12, Gale Alexander will present a morning message called âWe Sing of Life,â with accompaniment by Rob Catalano. Religious education: preschool through fifth grade at 9 and 11 am, sixth grade and up will go to the worship service, and Senior High Youth Group meets at 4 pm. Check website for meetings, special events, etc.
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VALLEY PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH (PCUSA)
21 West Whisconier Road, Brookfield;
775-2624; www.Danbury.org/vpc
The Rev Ann Beams, Pastor
Worship service Sunday 10 am worship. Childcare is provided during the worship service and Sunday school time. Coffee and fellowship will be at 11 am. Check website for meetings, special events, etc.
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WALNUT HILL COMMUNITY CHURCH
156 Walnut Hill Road, Bethel;
796-7373; www.WalnutHillCC.org
Rev Dr Clive Calver, Senior Pastor
Worship services Saturday 5 pm; Sunday 8:10, 9:30, 11:10 am and 6 pm. Also Brazilian service, in Portuguese, 7 pm. Check website for special events, etc.
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AREA SYNAGOGUES
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BâNAI ISRAEL
444 Main Street North, Southbury;
267-3394; www.BnaiIsraelSouthbury.org
 Rabbi Eric Polokoff
Shabbat evening services Friday 7:30 and all Jewish holidays. Check website for meetings, special events, etc.
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CONGREGATION ADATH ISRAEL
115 Huntingtown Road
(mailing address is PO Box 623, Newtown); 426-5188
 www.CongAdathIsrael.org
Rabbi Shaul Praver
Friday Night Services, 7:30 pm. First Friday of the month is a family service, 7â8 pm; Saturday Morning Services generally second and fourth Saturday each month, 9:30 am (call for schedule). Calendar includes: July 10, evening services, 7:30 pm, led by Menâs Club; July 11, no Shabbat service; July 17â18, no services.
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CONGREGATION BâNAI ISRAEL
193 Clapboard Ridge Road, Danbury; 792-6161
Rabbi Nelly Altenburger
Joel Levitt, President
Saturday services, 9:30 am.
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UNITED JEWISH CENTER SYNAGOGUE
141 Deer Hill Avenue, Danbury; 748-3355
 Rabbi Clifford Librach
Friday, Reform Services 8 pm. Family Service third Friday of each month, 7:30 pm. Traditional Services, Saturday 10 am.